Upcoming events

D&D: What can we all do about people from working-class backgrounds being under represented in the arts?

A Devoted & Disgruntled Open Space event hosted by Physical Fest 2019 and Unity Theatre Read more

Devoted & Disgruntled at the GII Symposium 2019

A 2-day D&D Open Space on all things improvisatory, hosted by Middlesex university and the Global Improvisation Initiative Read more

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Safety And Openness From Day 1 (Improv teaching)

A discussion about how to create a genuinely safe and open atmosphere in improv classes from the first class someone takes. How do we protect students from potentially harmful experiences which can arise from the rigidity or literal interpretation of 'Yes, and' ?

Oogly Boogly - Improvising with Babies

These are notes taken as Guy Hartnell shared about the Oogly Boogly project, where performers improvised with babies by copying their movements and sounds, while the babies' parents watched. It took place inside a large inflatable venue. The notes were taken by Catherine Ryan.

.You Be Me' - Mental Health Improvisation and Dementia

This was an experimental workshop combining the work of Frank Torino and Richard Coaten who met on the pavement on the way to Day 4. I discovered Frank had an interest in mental health and in improv work with theatre students in Denmark, mine was in how carers of people living with dementia might benefit from having access to improvisation and its role in maintaining their resilience, quality of life and relationship with their loved ones...meta theme - great link made between Franks' You Be Me'

Looking after our Students and Ourselves #GII2019

A session at GII 2019, aimed at looking at how we look after the psychological, spiritual, social and physical needs of ourselves and our students/participants in improvisation classes and sessions.

Devoted & Disgruntled 13: What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?

Join us for our 13th annual Devoted & Disgruntled Open Space.

About Devoted & Disgruntled

Devoted & Disgruntled is a nationwide conversation about theatre and the performing arts, run by theatre company Improbable.

About Open Space technology

Open Space Technology (OST) is a great way for groups to think, talk and take action together. It can work for as few as 5 people, and as many as 5000.

D&D satellite: What are we - of all genders - who work in performing arts going to do about sexual abuse in our industry?

A free satellite D&D exploring ways to tackle sexual harassment in the industry

Devoted & Disgruntled: What are we doing to make the opera industry truly reflect the diversity of the country, on and off stage?

A free day-long event about improving diversity and accessibility in Opera.

Devoted & Disgruntled 14: What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?

Join us for our 14th annual Devoted & Disgruntled event on 'What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?'

Devoted & Disgruntled: What can we do to be better allies?

A free satellite D&D Open Space event, hosted by Rich Mix

D&D satellite: What can role-play gaming and theatre learn from each other?

A double-bill with Adventurers Wanted. Join us for a morning of games, and an afternoon of free Devoted & Disgruntled Open Space.

Devoted & Disgruntled: What can we do to put the heart back into Sutton’s arts?

A free Open Space event for anyone who cares about the arts in Sutton, hosted by Arts Network Sutton.

D&D: What Can We All Do to Build a More Sustainable Fringe for Everyone?

Part of the Fringe Central Programme for Fringe participants. Artist, technician, venue staff or audience member – you’ll know the pains as well as the joys of the Fringe. This is your chance to help make the Fringe work better for the very people who give it reason. You. Bring your own questions and ideas – you set the agenda and nothing is censored. An open space – come for as much or as little as you want.

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